The common equity Tier 1 ratio, a measure of capital imposed on financial institutions by regulators in the aftermath of the severe 2008-2009 recession, remains well above the minimum requirements. The ratio was 11% in the first quarter for the 22 financial institutions under the Federal Reserve's Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review. Although down from the previous quarter's 11.5%, it is well above the 7% minimum.
Financial institutions appear well capitalized
In the first quarter, non-performing loans were 0.6% of total loans at institutions overd by the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review, in line with recent years. In 2009, non-performing loans were at 3.3%.
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